I picked up a USB keyboard and mouse at Goodwill today for eight.whole.dollars.
insert scream of joy here
I didn’t realize how badly I missed them until I plugged them in. It took about 5 minutes for the urge to reach for the touchpad to wear off.
The laptop is now happily ensconced on the recliner footrest, the keyboard is in my lap, and the mouse is on the arm of the sofa.
Daniel and Joe are taking turns resting their head on my shoulders.
And now my presence is being requested in the rocker, to all a good night